Van Wilder (Ryan Reynolds) is in his seventh year at Coolidge College, but graduation is the last thing on his mind. He enjoys planning parties, raising money for charity, and has become a legend on campus. But when his father says he wont pay for any more tuition bills, Van must turn party planning into a business, which does go well with college journalist Gwen Pearson (Tara Reid). As the clash begins betweens Van and Gwen, it soon turns to romance.